McLeod Farmstead · Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Seabrook residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Seabrook, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Seabrook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Seabrook
Making ends meet is harder in Seabrook
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (40.1%), more than twice the South Carolina rate. Utility shut-off threats (21.1% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (18.1% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 33.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Seabrook
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.3%, vs 13.9% across South Carolina. In all, Seabrook runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Seabrook
52.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 27.3% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the South Carolina figure falls outside Seabrook’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.2% of Seabrook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Seabrook adults…
Seabrook runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Seabrook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Seabrook
No hospital or community health center in Seabrook itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Seabrook; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Seabrook adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Seabrook runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Seabrook adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Seabrook and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | A− | 30.9% | 11.3% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Seabrook adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Seabrook
Why doesn’t Seabrook have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Seabrook.
What hospital is closest to Seabrook?
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Seabrook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Seabrook?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elijah Washington Medical Center in Seabrook, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Seabrook.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.